30 October 2025 at 10:30 am
New Zealand universities connect with students and government partners in Indonesia
In late September, seven New Zealand universities – Auckland University of Technology, University of Auckland, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Otago, University of Waikato, and Victoria University of Wellington – joined Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) for a multi-city roadshow across Indonesia, aimed at strengthening education ties and promoting study opportunities.
The programme began with a networking session for school counsellors and visiting New Zealand providers at the New Zealand Embassy in Jakarta, where attendees had the opportunity make connections and meet New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia, His Excellency Philip Taula.
The following day, a mini fair at Global Jaya International School in Tangerang gave students and parents a chance to speak directly with university representatives about undergraduate study options in New Zealand.
To promote New Zealand postgraduate level study, the group then delivered information sessions at key government agencies including the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture, the Indonesian Food Authority, and the Indonesian Quarantine Authority.
Attendees of the Indonesian Quarantine Authority information session.
These sessions, held in Jakarta and Bogor, were attended by officials and the Manaaki Scholarships team from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and focused on postgraduate programmes and scholarship opportunities.
The roadshow concluded with participation in the Future Fest Expo in Jakarta and Surabaya, hosted by Mata Garuda – the alumni association of Indonesia’s government scholarship agency, LPDP.
Around 400 visitors visited the New Zealand booth to learn more about study and scholarship options.
While in Surabaya, New Zealand universities and ENZ also held a dedicated session with agent partners to share the latest updates on New Zealand’s education programmes, information resources and ENZ ‘New Zealand Taught Me’ campaign collateral to use in their promotions.
ENZ Market Manager Naluri Bella said the roadshow enabled New Zealand providers to engage with a broad range of stakeholders while in market.
“The roadshow helped connect the dots – linking student interest, agent capability, and government priorities in a way that supports long-term partnership between New Zealand providers and their partners in Indonesia,” she said.
